Ja Morant delivered one of his standout performances of the season on Friday night, but despite his impressive individual effort, the Memphis Grizzlies were unable to overcome the Cleveland Cavaliers.
As reported by William Guillory of The Athletic, Morant finished with 44 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, yet the Cavaliers extended their remarkable win streak to 16 games with a dominant 133-124 victory.
While Morant’s performance was a highlight, the Grizzlies struggled to match the intensity of the Cavaliers.
Desmond Bane reflected on the team’s lack of preparation, acknowledging that they didn’t come out with the right mentality.
“We didn’t come out with the right mindset,” Bane said. “We messed up some coverages early in the game and allowed them to get comfortable. When a good team like that gets comfortable, it’s going to be a long night.”
The loss underscored the importance of starting strong against a high-caliber team like Cleveland, who capitalized on Memphis’ early mistakes to control the game.
Despite Morant’s brilliance, the Grizzlies were unable to recover and secure a win.
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